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Nick Macari

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Tips

Bad Aliases First – TIP

August 9, 2016February 13, 2026 nickmac

Nomenclature in fiction (comic scripting included of course) is an art unto itself. Some people are particularly good at it, some not so much–some love coming up with names, for […]

 Process, Tips

Strikethrough – TIP

August 7, 2016February 13, 2026 nickmac

CAPTAIN OBVIOUS TIP: When I’m writing dialogue I make a lot of use of the “strike through” type feature. Strike through is a great way to leave possible dialogue on […]

 Technique, Tips

Writing Workload – TIP

August 5, 2016February 13, 2026 nickmac

Writing is: 70% planning. 10% writing and 20% re-writing. Don’t let anyone tell you otherwise. ▪ About the Author — Nick Macari is a full-time freelance story consultant, developmental editor […]

 Process, Tips

Full Page Art – TIP

July 31, 2016February 13, 2026 nickmac

If you’re like me, flagging a panel as full page art in a script is easy to do. It’s almost second nature to separate a powerful, emotional panel that capture […]

 Technique, Tips

High and Lows – TIP

April 27, 2016February 13, 2026 nickmac

Creating the highs and lows of the emotional roller-coaster ride is not done by contrasting flat, dull panels against exciting ones. <<which is what most people think>> It’s done by […]

 Technique, Tips

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